Assistant Project Manager (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager, ensuring timely, quality project delivery. You may lead a large project segment and mentor engineers and interns, sharpening your managerial and communication skills.

This is a full-time, site-based role requiring extensive travel across the Central Region. Substantial experience in CPM scheduling, cost control, subcontracting, and on-site safety programs will help you succeed; travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' construction experience on relevant projects.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, CPM schedule, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to project staff and engineers.
• Track Change Proposal Requests and Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and claims as applicable.
• Monitor job costs, prepare quantity reports, and analyze labor costs for quarterly profit records.
• Lead on-site Total Quality Management processes and safety programs.
• Manage project closeout documentation and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people and cost management. On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employee’s managerial and communication skills.

This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the Central Region. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
• Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
• Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
• Implement all applicable safety and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 3 years' construction experience on relevant projects
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Colorado locations only, in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.